Christmas is a time of year where we eat, drink and are merry with our families and friends. But it is also an incredibly lonely and harsh time for our homeless populations.

Waking up in a warm bed or getting home out of the elements to be greeted by your loved ones is for many a pipe dream and not reality. The homelessness cycle can be broken if people are given fair chance and opportunity.

Along with at least 100 other Scottish business leaders, I am taking part in Social Bite’s CEO Sleep-Out. We will be braving a cold Scottish winters night on December 15th to raise funds for Scotland’s most vulnerable people and Social Bite’s work in helping them find their feet.

We are raising money to break the cycle of homelessness in Scotland for good by supporting Social Bite’s plan to build a village for 20 homeless individuals to live for 12 months. This village will not only put roofs over people’s heads but will also be paired with full support to help them get back on their feet and links to employment opportunities.

I will only live their experience for one night but you can help me to ensure we can create opportunity and chance for those less fortunate than us. Please support me to support them and make this Christmas and many others a more welcoming thought.